The Investors In People Standard

This publication provides business leaders with a means of improving service delivery, business performance and employee engagement through understanding how best to work with the people in their organisation. It provides employers with all they need to know about the Investors in People framework and how the framework can help them achieve their business objectives through people. The Investors in People framework is successfully used by more than 20,000 organisations - from start-ups and small companies to large businesses employing thousands of people. In addition to containing the complete Investors in People framework, the publication also describes the new ways in which Investors in People is working with businesses and how Investors in People can tailor services to meet a company's strategic needs

Investors in People Maintained provides a discussion of how organisations can maintain and retain Investors in People (IIP) recognition. Using a no-nonsense approach to help managers and trainers cut through the jargon surrounding the topic, the authors show how organizations can and should plan for Investors in People reviews (reassessments). Peter Taylor and Bob Thackwray provide valuable advice on: the use of post-assessment feedback; maintaining commitment, particularly of managers; improving the planning for evaluation; and continuous development and refinement. This revised edition of Investors in People Maintained brings readers up to date with the changes reflected in the 2001 revised version of the IIP framework, including changes to the delivery network with the introduction of Learning and Skills Councils, the Small Business Service, and Education and Learning Wales. Investors in People Maintained demonstrates how organizations can continue to gain further benefits when continuing to use the Standard, making it an ideal companion to the authors' best-selling introduction to Investors in People, Investors in People Explained. The book is divided into three parts. Part One looks at the major issues faced by organizations following Investors in People recognition. It starts by examining the process, then looks at ways of strengthening the culture of continuous improvement and maintaining momentum. Part Two gives case study examples from a broad range of organizations, showing the wide variety of experiences and benefits to be gained from the review process. Part Three provides practical tools, instruments and strategies that can be used to support the process of embedding, evaluating and creating continuous improvement.

The Investors in People (IiP) Standard sets out good practice guidance for human resource management and business development. Internationally recognised, it is applicable to any size or type of organisation from schools and hospitals, non-profit making organisations and small businesses, to larger companies and multinational corporations. The Standard is based on three key principles of planning, taking action and reviewing performance, underpinned by 10 indicators of good practice evidenced by a number of requirements. This second edition of the Standard supersedes 2004 edition (ISBN 0117061662).

This guide replaces the Investors in people policy and practice guidance for specialist advisors and assessors 2010 (ISBN 9780117062672)

Internal review offers an alternative assessment option for organisations that have already achieved Investors in People recognition. The organisation can assemble a team of employees, led by an assessor from their Investors in People Centre, to help embed the Investors in People culture and ethos into the organisation while monitoring performance and encouraging continuous improvement. The Policy and Practice Guide for Internal Review was designed in consultation with the internal review network and provides all the policy information and guidance Centres, assessors and recognised organisations need to successfully implement this assessment option. This includes an overview of roles and responsibilities, the competencies required in an internal reviewer and a programme for their development

This title is designed for specialist assessors and advisers. Merging and updating information previously available in The Standard and Profile Policy and Practice guides, this comprehensive handbook provides all the information Investors in People specialists need to guide employers through the recognition process. It covers every step of the assessment, from planning, through gathering evidence, feedback and recommendations, to recognition. The guide builds on the day-to-day experience of assessors and advisers and includes examples of good practice, and ideas and prompts to generate further thought and discussion. The guide gives up-to-date advice to specialists enabling them to make valid and reliable judgements. The Investors in People Policy and Practice Guide for Specialist Advisers and Assessors reflects the new approach to assessment which was launched in May 2009. Key areas covered by the title include: roles and responsibilities within the delivery network; specialist development; working with Investors in People; Investors in People assessments; planning an assessment; gathering evidence; feedback and recommendations; recognition; retaining recognition; health and Wellbeing Good Practice Award.